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Being the bride, not the business owner with Nikita Thorne
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Today I am welcoming back the head of strategy for Guides for Brides - Nikita Thorne. This time we are not talking about wedding directories - instead we are talking about her recent experience of planning her own wedding, and how it's changed the way she thinks about wedding business marketing.
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Time stamps:
Instagram vs TikTok (00:00:00)
Comparison of social media platforms and potential content strategies.
Chat with Nikita (00:01:02)
Discussion with Nikita Thorne about wedding planning experiences and changes in views.
Budget and Surprises (00:02:34)
Reflection on wedding expenses and unexpected investments.
Upselling and Trends (00:04:30)
Discussion on upselling and last-minute additions to wedding budgets.
Initial Wedding Planning Steps (00:06:20)
The first steps taken after getting engaged, including guest lists and venue inquiries.
Venue Availability (00:09:45)
Challenges and ease of obtaining venue availability information.
Choosing a Venue (00:11:43)
The importance of marketing and customer service in selecting a wedding venue.
Narrowing Down Suppliers (00:13:56)
Criteria for selecting trustworthy suppliers and the importance of online presence and responsiveness.
Supplier Response Time (00:16:57)
The impact of fast or slow supplier response times on decision-making.
The excitement curve (00:17:43)
The diminishing excitement after inquiry and the importance of fast responses.
Pricing transparency (00:18:23)
The impact of not having prices on listings or websites for wedding services.
Importance of timing for reviews (00:23:34)
The challenges of leaving reviews after the wedding and the impact of timing on getting reviews.
TikTok as a marketing platform (00:28:41)
The growing influence of TikTok in wedding planning and its potential impact on marketing strategies.
Adapting to new social media trends (00:30:28)
The need to adapt to new social media platforms like TikTok for marketing to younger generations.
Couples Taking Longer to Inquire (00:35:56)
Couples are taking longer to make decisions, impacting the wedding industry's advertising and booking patterns.
Changing Trends in Engagement (00:38:23)
Engagement and wedding planning trends are shifting, with more spread-out inquiries and a longer-term strategy needed.
Utilizing Wedding Planning Platforms (00:41:07)
Couples use wedding planning platforms in diverse ways, emphasizing the need for consistent and accessible information.
Importance of Transparent Pricing (00:41:42)
The significance of transparent pricing and the need to regularly review and synchronize pricing across all advertising platforms.
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